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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1909
Page
2
The Providence Evening Bulletin lauds Bristol for building a public bath house, maintaining a playground, and hiring a district nurse through the Fortnightly Club. It praises local public spirit, urges continued support, and notes Bristol's progress compared to Providence, urging the town to keep the momentum alive.
James J. Hill, owner of multiple western railroads, orders that no drinking men be employed and urges managers to replace current drinkers with abstainers. An on site spotter monitors workers’ habits after a spate of accidents caused by intoxication, signaling a push for reform and the belief employers may lawfully hire only sober staff.
The Bristol post office lists arrival and closing times for mail each day and on Sundays. Mails arrive at 7.00, 10.00, 2.00, 4.00, 6.00, 7.15 p m with closing at 7.40, 9.00, 11.80 a m, 2.00, 6.00, 7.15 p m. Sunday arrivals at 8.00 a m and closing 4.50 p m. Sunday hours 9.30 to 10.30 a m, with mail distribution from carriers racks at south door 9.80 to 10.80 a m.
The notice lists departure times for outward trips at 7.50 and 11.20 am and 8.20 am and 5.20 pm, with Bristol arrivals. Inward times are 8.00 am, 12.00 am, 3.00 pm and 7.80 pm.
In Bristol and nearby areas, Edward J. McManus sold land to Ethel M. Eastman at Bristol Narrows. Franklin Street Schoolhouse windows will stay boarded until reuse. A Bristol councilman and local clubs share meetings, awards, and social events among multiple townspeople and businesses, with Christmas notices and shop promotions threaded through.
An advertisement claims deafness from inflammation of the Eustachian tube can be cured only by constitutional remedies. It asserts nine of ten cases stem from catarrh and offers $100 for any deafness caused by catarrh that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure. Circulars mailed free. pills for constipation also advertised.
The Star Theatre continues a strong program with Wednesday and Thursday audiences laughing loudly at Why Girls Leave Home. Saturday features the Biograph reel The Light That Came about a violinist who loses then regains sight, followed by a mix of comedy and drama. Morrison Brothers return after a notable prior appearance.
An entertainment note announces an entirely new repertoire of gongs, new pictures tonight and tomorrow, and the usual matinee Saturday at 2:30. Prices are five cents for matinees and ten to fifteen cents for evening shows.
King Leopold of Belgium died in Brussels this morning after an unexpected illness. He is succeeded by his nephew Prince Albert, who will reign as King Albert I.
President Jose Santos Zelaya resigns from office amid U S intervention claims. He attributes his ouster to United States involvement and political pressure in Managua.
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